u/Aromatic-Road-4515

Hey fellow authors!

I just finished the third round of revisions for my novel and I would like to start querying. I had someone look over my query letter and they flagged my manuscript for being 93k words. After multiple rounds of revisions, I brought my book down from 110,000 to 93k words. Honestly, Im not sure what else I can remove without taking away really important details to the plot. Is 93k too long for someone seeking out traditional publishing?

I also had 2 beta readers tell me they really enjoyed it. Im waiting to hear back from 2 more

Bonjour tout le monde!

I’m planning to enroll in a language program and I was wondering if anyone here has experience working part-time while studying. (currently A2 wanting to become B1 so i can enroll in TAPIF, I have my TEFL certification and experience tutoring)

I’m not retired, but I do have some savings set aside. I’ll be on a student visa, which allows up to 20 hours of work per week, and I’d like to have some income while I’m there.

Has anyone been in a similar situation? I’d really appreciate hearing how you managed balancing work and studies, whether it felt doable, and how you found employment.

Hi! I’m struggling with making a decision right now, and I could use some advice.

I’ve been at my job for 3 years, and I absolutely hate it. I work in local government and have to work directly with constituents. I have my master’s in political science and thought that starting out in local government would be a great way to work my way up to the federal level. That seems highly unlikely now, and I’ve been trying to pivot fields for almost two years.

I completed my TEFL certification and have been tutoring online, but I still don’t have enough clients to financially sustain myself without a full-time job. I’ve rewritten my resume numerous times and personalized over a hundred cover letters. I’ve had close calls, but ultimately the roles went to people already at the company.

I’ve started looking into language programs overseas and am contemplating getting a student visa and moving abroad for the time being. The problem is that I’ll have to look for part-time work when I get there, so not having a real job lined up is stressing me out. On the flip side, I don’t see myself staying in my role much longer.

I’ve started going to therapy, changed my diet, and taken up hobbies, but nothing I do seems to regulate my nervous system. I’m mentally and physically exhausted every week. I always thought this job would be a starting point—never in a million years did I think I’d still be stuck in this position. The pay isn’t great, and the only perk is that it’s hybrid.

I’m literally still having panic attacks from the comfort of my apartment because of this job. I get yelled at every day via phone and email by constituents. I also have to attend in-person meetings each month for over twelve communities, and I feel like I get zero support from my boss.

Honestly, I’m at the end of my rope. I’m trying to build multiple streams of income (Etsy, online tutoring, freelancing as a beta reader), but nothing comes close to being sustainable. I feel like working a part-time job overseas as an American is more sustainable than working a part-time job in the United States.

I honestly don’t know what to do anymore and would really appreciate some advice.

What are the chances of her adding more dates for North America 😞 ive been a fan for a while and I really want to see her. Seatgeek prices are so high